Around 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Kauaʻi firefighters found a 26-year-old male hiker from California who had been reported missing in Waimea Canyon the night before by his mother.
Waimea firefighters located the hiker in good condition, according to County of Kaua’i public information officer Alden Alayvilla.
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The man was reported missing around 5 p.m. on Monday. Six Kaua’i firefighters began the search on foot from the Waimea Canyon trailhead. Just before dusk, the firefighters found what was believed to be the hikerʻs blue backpack.
The firefighters radioed to say they were continuing the search into the night. The weather was not an issue, with cloudy skies and light winds.
This is a breaking story. Updates will be provided as they become available.
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Daren Jenner Daren Jenner has eight years of journalism experience, most recently has a frequent contributor to The Phuket News in Thailand. He is a retired firefighter and has 17 years of experience as an EMS paramedic and instructor. He has lived on Kauaʻi for five years. Read Full Bio
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